Messi takes an early left‑footed shot from the centre of the box, but his effort is blocked after combining with Neymar.

Messi links up with Neymar, threading a pass that allows the Brazilian to shoot from close range, but Neymar’s left‑footed effort from the left side of the six‑yard box goes just wide.

Messi latches onto an Andrés Iniesta pass and fires a left‑footed shot from the centre of the box, but Yoel saves it in the middle of his goal.

Messi makes it 2–0 by racing onto an Andrés Iniesta through ball and finishing with a precise right‑footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner.

Messi drives forward in the attacking half, drawing defenders and winning a free kick for Barcelona after being fouled.

Messi creates another chance by setting up Cesc Fàbregas, whose right‑footed shot from the left side of the box flies high and wide.